Explanation: c) hibernate- To spend winter in a dormant state (a) convalesce-recover one’s health and strength over a period of time after an illness or medical treatment. (b) connote-imply or suggest (an idea or feeling) in addition to the literal or primary meaning. (d) hoistraise (something) by means of ropes and pulleys.

Explanation: c) itinerary – A detailed plan for a journey especially a list of places to visit (a) inventory a complete list of items such as property, goods in stock, or the contents of a building. (b) trajectory- the path followed by a projectile flying or an object moving under the action of given forces. (d) directory- a book or website listing individuals or organizations alphabetically or thematically with details such as names, addresses, and telephone numbers.

Explanation: d) Ascetic-One who denies oneself ordinary bodily pleasures (a) Atheist-a person who disbelieves or lacks belief in the existence of God or gods. (b) Theist-a person who believes in the existence of a god or gods, specifically of a creator who intervenes in the universe. (c) Aesthetic- concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty.

Explanation: b) sanctuary- A protected place for birds and animals (a) estuary-the tidal mouth of a large river, where the tide meets the stream. (c) bunker-a large container or compartment for storing fuel. (d) island

Explanation: d) abbreviation- A shortened form of a word or phrase (a) summary-a brief statement or account of the main points of something. (b) precis-a summary or abstract of a text or speech. (c) pseudonym- a fictitious name, especially one used by an author.

Explanation: b) altruist – One who devotes one’s life to the welfare of other people. (a) martyr-a person who is killed because of their religious or other beliefs. (c) alchemist-a person who practises alchemy (d) Ambassador- an accredited diplomat sent by a state as its permanent representative in a foreign country.

Explanation: a) Orthodox -One who holds established opinions (b) Missionary-a person sent on a religious mission, especially one sent to promote Christianity in a foreign country. (c) Monotheist-Someone who believes that there is only one god (d) Atheist-Atheism is in the broadest sense an absence of belief in the existence of deities

Explanation: b) Ambiguous- Statement open to more than one interpretation (a) Ambidextrous-able to use the right and left hands equally well. (c) Ambushed-make a surprise attack on (someone) from a concealed position. (d) Ambrosial -fit for the gods; divine. like ambrosia; delicious; fragrant.

Explanation: d) Irrevocable A decision which cannot be taken back (a) Irrational -Without the faculty of reason; deprived of reason (b) Infallible-incapable of making mistakes or being wrong. (c) Indelible- making marks that cannot be removed

Explanation: b) pedestrian- -One who travels by foot (a) Propagandist-a person who disseminates propaganda. (c) paediatrician-a medical practitioner specializing in children and their diseases. (d) protagonist-the leading character or one of the major characters in a play, film, novel, etc.

Explanation: d) Gregarious – animals living in flocks Bohemian- an unconventional style of living Social- one who enjoys or lives with many other people Herbivores-one who eat vegetables

Explanation: d) barracks-A large building or group of buildings used to house soldiers (a) dormitory-a large bedroom for a number of people in a school or institution. (b) fort-a fortified building or strategic position. (c) quarters-each of four equal or corresponding parts into which something is or can be divided.

Explanation: b) agenda -A list of items to be discussed at a formal meeting (d) programme – a set of related measures or activities with a particular long-term aim.

Explanation: c) archipelago -A sea or stretch of water having many islands (a) harbour-a place of refuge

Explanation: d) trophy- A cup or other decorative object awarded as a prize for a victory or success. (c) crown a circular ornamental headdress worn by a monarch as a symbol of authority

Explanation: a) electorate- All the people in a country or area who are entitled to vote in an election (b) inhabitants- a person or animal that lives in or occupies a place. (c) settlers- a person who moves with a group of others to live in a new country or area. (d) residents- a person who lives somewhere permanently or on a long-term basis.

Explanation: b) Sexagenarian -One who is sixty years old (a) Octogenarian-a person who is between 80 and 89 years old. (c) Septuagenarian-a person who is between 70 and 79 years old (d) Nonagenarian-a person who is between 90 and 99 years old.

Explanation: d) opaque that which cannot be seen through (a) translucent-allowing light, but not detailed shapes, to pass through; semi-transparent. (b) transparent – allowing light to pass through so that objects behind can be distinctly seen. (c) impervious–not allowing fluid to pass through.

Explanation: a) Arsenal- A place where weapons and ammunitions are stored (b) Museum-a building in which objects of historical, scientific, artistic, o cultural interest are stored and exhibited. (c) Hangar-a large building with an extensive floor area, typically for housing aircraft. (d) Godown-a warehouse.r

Explanation: a) Abdication-Giving up one’s authority or throne (b) Abjuration-an earnest request; (c) Abduction -the action of forcibly taking someone away against their will. (d) Abjection- the state of being cast off”

Explanation: b) Punctilious- Careful in performing duties (a) Punctual- happening or doing something at the agreed or proper time. (c) Sincere -free from pretence or deceit; proceeding from genuine feelings. (d) Obedient-complying or willing to comply with an order or request; submissive to another’s authority.

Explanation: c) Hutch-A box or cage for rabbits or small animals (a) Lair-a place where a wild animal lives. (b) Kennel-a small shelter for a dog. (d) Menagerie -a collection of wild animals kept in captivity for exhibition.

Explanation: c) jurisprudence- The science or philosophy of law (a) Justice -just behaviour or treatment. (b) infirmary-a place in a large institution for the care of those who are ill. (d) archive -a collection of historical documents or records providing information about a place, institution, or group of people.

Explanation: d) caw- The sound of a crow (a) cackle – laugh in a loud, harsh way. (b) creak – a harsh scraping or squeaking sound. (c) cluck -(of a hen) make a short, low sound.

Explanation: d) heliotherapy – The therapeutic use of sunlight (a) dactylology-the technique of communicating by signs made with the fingers, especially in the manual alphabets used by the deaf. (b) psephology-the statistical study of elections and trends in voting. (c) genealogy-a line of descent traced continuously from an ancestor

Explanation: c) Cartographer A person who draws maps Calligrapher- a professional copyist Curator-a person who is incharge of the things in a museum, zoo Choreographer- someone who invents the movements of dance.

Explanation: b) Choreographer- One who plans the steps and moves in a dance. Composer- a person who writes/creates music. Producer a person who deals with the business side of organizing a play, film, etc. Director- a person who controls a film’s artistic and dramatic aspects and visualizes the screenplay.

Explanation: c) ChronologyAn arrangement of events or dates in the order of their occurrence Chronometry- the science of accurate time measurement. Charter- a written statement of the rights, beliefs and purposes of an organization or a particular group of people. Calendar a list that shows the days, weeks and months of a particular year.

Explanation: d) Panacea-A solution for all difficulties or diseases. Medication- medicine that a doctor has given to you. Treatment- the use of medicine or medical care to cure an illness or injury. Remedy-something that makes you better when you are ill or in pain.

Explanation: c) Acoustics- Branch of physics dealing with the properties of sound. Mechanics- the area of physics concerned with the motions of physical objects, more specifically the relationships among force, matter, and motion. Radiation- the emission or transmission of energy in the form of waves or particles through space or through a material medium. Audition- a short performance by a singer, actor, etc. to find out if he/she is good enough to be in a play, show, etc.

Explanation: d) Neigh- sound of horses Grunt- a short low sound in the throat or a noisy breathing sound. Screech- to make an unpleasant loud, high sound. Squeak- a short high noise that is not very loud.

Explanation: d) Burrow- an underground hole dug by a small animal as a dwelling Drain– a pipe or hole in the ground that dirty water, etc. goes down to be carried away. Pit- a large hole that is made in the ground Cave- A cave or cavern is a natural void(empty space) in the ground, specifically a space large enough for a human to enter.

Explanation: b) Atheist- a person who does not believe in God Spiritualist- a person who believes in spiritualism. Hypocrite-a person who engages in the same behavior or activity for which he/she criticizes another person. Sceptic- a person who doubts that something is true, right, etc.

Explanation: b) Shoal- a large number of fish swimming together. Herd- a group of large numbers of animals that live and feed together. Brood- all the young birds that belong to one mother. Cache- an amount of something, especially drugs or weapons, that has been hidden or stored together.

Explanation: d) Gymnasium- a room or building with equipment for doing physical exercise. Dormitory- a large bedroom with a number of beds in it, especially in a school, etc. Convent- a place where nuns live together. Infirmary- a first aid room in a school, prison, or other institution.

Explanation: b) Claustrophobia – extreme fear of beauty. Cellophobia- fear of mobile phones. Chronophobia- the fear of time. Centrophobia- a dislike of being in the centre.

Explanation: a) Catastrophic-involving or causing sudden great damage or suffering. (b) Spasmodic -Occurring or done in brief, irregular bursts. (c) Catatonic-relating to or characterized by catatonia (schizophrenia) (d) Chasm-a deep fissure in the earth’s surface.

Explanation: c)antipathy- a deep-seated feeling of aversion. (a) sympathy-feelings of pity and sorrow for someone else’s misfortune. (b)telepathy-he supposed communication of thoughts or ideas by means other than the known senses. (d) empathy-the ability to understand and share the feelings of another.

Explanation: b)garbled- confused and distorted; unclear. (a)eloquent-fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing. (c)lucid-expressed clearly; easy to understand (d) Intelligible-able to be understood; comprehensible.

Explanation: b)serendipity (a)serenity-the state of being calm, peaceful, and untroubled. (c)misadventure- death caused by a person accidentally while performing a legal act without negligence or intent to harm. (d) fortitude- courage in pain or adversity.

Explanation: a) monotonous-dull, tedious, and repetitious; lacking in variety and interest. (b)fresh- not previously known or used; new or different. (c)exclamation-expressing surprise, strong emotion, or pain. (d) vibrant-full of energy and life.

Explanation: b)appalling-causing shock or dismay; horrific. (a)frivolous-not having any serious purpose or value. (c)mischievous-causing or showing a fondness for causing trouble in a playful way. (d) remarkable- worthy of attention; striking.

Explanation: d) interminable-endless or apparently endless (often used hyperbolically). (a) laconic- using very few words. (b)interim-the intervening time. (c)concise- brief but comprehensive.

Explanation: b) insatiable- impossible to satisfy. (a)palatable pleasant to taste. (c)insane- a state of mind which prevents normal perception, behaviour, or social interaction (d) magnanimous-generous or forgiving, especially towards a rival or less powerful person.

Explanation: a) sumptuous- splendid and expensive-looking. (b)peculiar – different to what is normal or expected; strange. (c)curious-eager to know or learn something. (d) malicious – intended to do harm.

Explanation: a)plausible seeming reasonable or probable. (b)permeable- allowing liquids or gases to pass through it. (c)versatile-able to adapt or be adapted to many different functions or activities. (d) volatile – easily evaporated at normal temperatures.

Explanation: c)hydrophobia-Fear of Water (a) claustrophobia- extreme or irrational fear of confined places. (b) autophobia is the specific phobia of isolation (d) pyrophobia- is a fear of fire

Explanation: a) maestro – a distinguished conductor or performer of classical music. (b)layman-a person without professional or specialized knowledge in a particular subject. (c)amateur- a person who engages in a pursuit, especially a sport, on an unpaid rather than a professional basis. (d) novice – a person new to and inexperienced in a job or situation.

Explanation: d) igloo – a type of dome-shaped shelter built from blocks of solid snow (a) wigwam- a pyramidal framework of poles used to support runner beans, sweet peas, and other climbing plants. (b)yurt- circular tent of felt or skins used by nomads (c)tepee-a portable conical tent made of canvas on a frame of poles, used by North American Indians

Explanation: d) geology- the science which deals with the physical structure and substance of the earth (a) zoology-the animal life of a particular area or time. (b)etymology- the origin of a word and the historical development of its meaning. (c)biology -the plants and animals of a particular area.